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[[preprinted]] GOUCHER COLLEGE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND [[/preprinted]]

January 10, 1925

My dear Dr. Schmitt;

In continuation of our recent discussion I suggest that you write to President Merriam telling him of your appointment to the Smithsonian Travelling Fellowship.  Make it clear, however, that this appointment leaves you free to return to Tortugas for the month of June, which you should like to spend there, if possible, I continuation of your research upon decapod crustacea, particularly ^in some of [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] its e cological aspects.

Add that there is some uncertainty regarding your ability to secure leave from the Museum in addition to that involved in the South American trip, but state that pending decision upon that point by the museum authorities you wish to be considered an applicant for the use of the facilities of the station during the period specified.

Acknowledgement of receipt of your communication may perhaps contain some expression of interest in your work which upon being shown to Dr. S. may encourage him to let you go.

Cordially your,
[[signed W.H. Longley]]

Dr. Waldo L. Schmitt,
U.S. National Museum
Washington, D.C.